A farewell gift for Brianne Kelly Morgan, who starred in "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular" for its entire 6-year run.
An expanded color palette and experimenting in sfumato allowed me to create an illustration that not only conveyed the delicate quality of her smile, the liveliness in her eyes, and subtle play of light across her skin, but is also as truly unique and special as the performer herself.
Of all the actresses I've seen play the role, she was the only one to give the character substance and elevate it to its proper place as a principal role. Plus she's a friend.